Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $491,451.
Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $5.9 million in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $590,569 | 20.2 |
| May | $491,451 | 12 |
| April | $438,609 | 17.6 |
| March | $373,031 | 4.7 |
| February | $356,117 | -27.1 |
| January | $488,429 | -1.5 |
| December 2022 | $495,686 | -11.6 |
| November 2022 | $560,800 | 0.1 |
| October 2022 | $560,345 | 6.2 |
| September 2022 | $527,656 | 4.9 |
| August 2022 | $503,203 | -7.1 |
| July 2022 | $541,800 | 2.3 |
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